Metro station’s stained glass being restored by experts
A stained-glass artwork from Monkseaton station on the Tyne and Wear Metro is being restored by experts from Sunderland’s National Glass Centre.
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Tyne and Wear Metro to see major line closure between Benton and North Shields for 5 days
The well-used section of line will see a closure from the 31st of July to the 4th of August in order to allow overhead line renewal work
First test run for new Tyne and Wear Metro train on Sunderland line
Tyne and Wear Metro's new trains have passed an important milestone, as a train successfully completed its first test run along the Sunderland line.
Gosforth Metro Depot Sees Multi-Million Pound Control Suite Open
The state-of-the-art suite allows Tyne and Wear Metro signalling to be controlled from the depot and has been switched on for the very first time
Tyne and Wear Metro employee set to retire following an impressive 43-year career
Nexus, who owns and operates Metro, has revealed that Steve Griffin will be retiring at the end of June after over 4 decades of service.
North Tyneside’s Monkseaton station to have stained glass restored
Monkseaton Metro station, in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, is to have it colourful stained glass art works restored to peak conditions.
New signalling tech for Tyne and Wear Metro depot
Gosforth depot on the Tyne and Wear Metro is to get a new, digital signalling system
Metro drivers give ‘thumbs up’ to new Stadler Class 555 trains
Drivers of the Tyne and West Metro’s new Class 555 trains have overwhelmingly given them their approval after taking part in a series of test runs.
Metro To Increase Security On Trains
Along the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus has notified the public that they will be deploying security on most trains.
Tyne and Wear Metro lifts and escalators to be renewed
Newcastle's Haymarket station is one of several on the Tyne and Wear Metro which will benefit from a programme of escalator and lift refurbishment